ONION TOMATO COCONUT MILK KUZHAMBU

Here is a simple and easy to prepare kuzhambu  which is a perfect and delicious companion to rice,idli,dosa,pongal,kichidi varieties...

INGREDIENTS

• CHOPPED ONIONS - 1 CUP
• CHOPPED TOMATOES -2 CUPS
• GREEN CHILLIES - 2
• TURMERIC POWDER -1/4 TEASPOON
• CHILLY POWDER -1/2 TEASPOON
• TAMARIND PASTE -1/2 TEASPOON
• DHANIA POWDER -1/2 TEASPOON
• JEERA POWDER -1/2 TEASPOON
• THICK COCONUT MILK -2 CUPS
• MUSTARD SEEDS-1/4 TEASPOON
• URAD DHAL -1/4 TEASPOON
• CORIANDER LEAVES FOR GARNISHING
• OIL-2 TABLESPOONS
• SALT TO TASTE

METHOD

• Heat the oil in a pan.
• Splutter the mustard seeds and urad dhal.
• Add the chopped chillies, onions ,turmeric powder and salt. Fry till the onions are transparent.
• Add the tomatoes and cook till they are soft.
• Add the powders,tamarind paste and 200 ml. water. 
• Cook till the onions are cooked and the raw smell is gone.
• Now , add the coconut milk and simmer for a minute.
• Remove from heat .
• Garnish with coriander leaves .

Serve hot with rice or other tiffin varieties.